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"Eight people have been arrested at two addresses in Leicester this morning (Thursday 21 September).

"The force received a report of a serious assault during the early hours of Wednesday morning (20 September) in Daneshill Road, Leicester.

Road closed off in Jarvis Street

"The 55-year-old victim is being treated in hospital for an injury to his arm. A 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is currently in custody.

"While officers were conducting a subsequent search of the property in Daneshill Road they discovered items which caused some concern.

"In the interests of public and officer safety Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the property to assess the items discovered and deemed that there was no wider risk to the public. Searches of that property continue today.

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"Detective Chief Inspector Chris Baker is leading the investigation, he said: “Our enquiries into the initial assault and the subsequent find are very much ongoing and there will be a continued police presence in those areas, while full examination of those addresses are completed.

“We appreciate that such police activity during the early hours of this morning would cause concern within the local community but I want to reassure you that we have a number of resources involved in the investigation and searches and we are in the process of examining the items.”